And so, with England and Australia set to do battle once again in pursuit of the famous little urn, we take a look back at a few famous Lancastrian faces who have partaken in one of sport’s greatest rivalries over the years…
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13. Lancashire's Ashes Test cricketers
Graeme Fowler: Foxy Fowler played for Lancashire for 13 years, scoring 16,663 runs at an average of 35.60, rivalling Bumble as Accrington's favourite cricketer. These days, he's well-known for his stunning paintings. Photo: Other
14. Lancashire's Ashes Test cricketers
Phil DeFreitas: Born in Dominica but an adopted son of Lancashire who played for the county for five seasons at the turn of the '90s, DeFreitas made his debut in the 1st Test of the 1986–87 Ashes at Brisbane. Photo: John Giles
15. Lancashire's Ashes Test cricketers
Graham Onions: Unlucky to have played in the same era as Jimmy Anderson and Stuart Broad, Onions joined Lancashire after leaving his home club of Durham, going on to take buckets of wickets for Lancashire and then becoming the team's bowling coach. He also played a hugely important role in the 2009 Ashes Series win. Photo: Rajanish Kakade
16. Lancashire's Ashes Test cricketers
Haseeb Hameed: Nicknamed 'Baby Boycott' after his prolific start to his Lancashire career, the Bolton-born opener name his Test debut at the age of just 19, impressing against India. He went on to struggle to establish himself, however, and eventually left Old Trafford for Nottinghamshire, where he is currently reviving his first-class career. Photo: Jason O'Brien